Entry Deadline
Sept. 8

Notification of acceptance—no later than Sept. 15

Awards
Sept. 30 4 PM - 5 PM

Pick up
Sept. 30 5 PM - 7 PM

Professional and amateur artists residing in South Sound area who work in two and three dimensional media are invited to participate in the sixth annual Lakewood Film, Art and Book Festival to take place Sept. 28, 29, & 30, 2018 at The McGavick Conference Center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Completing the entry form constitutes permission to use the art/photography in Lakewood Film, Arts and Book Festival promotions and publicity.

Three Dimensional Art will be accepted, but due to the historically low number of entries this category will not be judged for awards.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any judged category must receive a minimum of three individuals entering a combined minimum total of 9 images to trigger release of prize money. Any number below the minimum of contestants and entries will cancel the entire category. Entry fees in any cancelled category will be refunded. Artists may elect to show their work as a non-judged category.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
Entry fee is $20.00 1st entry, $15.00 2nd entry, $10.00 3rd entry - nonrefundable. The check must accompany the entry form and be received by Sept. 8, 2018. Checks should be made payable to Lakewood Arts Festival .
Entries must be entirely original works of art done by the entrant within the last five years. Artwork created under the supervision of an instructor is not eligible.
Art work size limitation for 2D work will be no smaller than 8"x10" framed and not to exceed 36" in height or width, including frame. Total weight with frame cannot exceed 30 pounds. 3D work not to exceed 24x24x24" and weigh no more than 50 pounds. Computer art and giclees only accepted for Photography entries.
All works must be quality framed. Wall-mounting hardware is not required as works will not be wall– mounted. Mats must be clean. Gallery wrapped art is acceptable..
Three dimensional art must have its own pedestal. Enclose small works in a clear plastic case.
All artwork must be hand delivered and picked up on schedule. No shipped items will be accepted. There will be no substitutions or withdrawals once the entry is accepted except as noted under MEDIA CATEGORIES, where cancelation of a category is deemed necessary.
Please send an image of the entry via email to spetersen2011@comcast.net or you may send a CD with your entry packet as listed in the next paragraph.
Your packet must include: entry form with contact info, art work info, signed liability form and check to cover all entries. Please mail to:
Shirley Petersen,
7408 71st Ave. Ct. SW,
Lakewood WA, 98498.
Please include an email address for notification of acceptance. Entry fee must be in check form only.
All information given on the original entry as to title, size and price will be accepted as final. No changes may be made once accepted into the show.
Any sales must be made directly through the artist, so please be sure that the contact method is on the entry.
We reserve the right to reject upon arrival any artwork of unacceptable quality. Artwork must match the digital image or it will not be accepted.
You will be notified if your entry is accepted. Regardless of the judge's decision, entry fee will NOT be returned.
Please direct questions regarding the Fine Art category to Shirley Petersen, 253-582-8883, spetersen2011@comcast.net;
Photography - Ed Kane
lakewoodnews@harbornet.com
Chairman, Bob Lawrence
bobpaloalto@comcast.net

Cash awards in the categories of ART and PHOTOGRAPHY will depend on the number of entries received. The greater the participation, the greater the awards. $1000.00 minimum total prize money for Fine Art. $500.00 minimum total prize money for Photography. Best of show, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded in each of the two categories. The winners will also be eligible for selection to display their art at the Lakewood City Hall at the Art Commission's discretion.